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US-9644025

Immunotherapy regimes dependent on ApoE status

PublishedMay 9, 2017
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Technical Abstract

The invention provides methods of immunotherapy of Alzheimer's and similar diseases in which the regime administered to a patient depends on the ApoE genotype of the patient.

Patent Claims
27 claims

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Claim 1

Original Legal Text

1. A method of treating a disease characterized by Aβ deposits in the brain of patient comprising intravenously or subcutaneously administering an effective regime of a humanized antibody to a population of patients suffering from the disease; wherein the humanized antibody comprises a mature light chain variable region sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 and a mature heavy chain variable region sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, and a human heavy chain constant region of IgG1 isotype with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations, wherein positions are numbered by the EU numbering system, and thereby treating the disease in the patients, wherein the regime administered to different patients in the population does not depend on the number of ApoE4 alleles present in a patient.

Plain English Translation

A method for treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles.

Claim 2

Original Legal Text

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dose is 0.15-1 mg/kg.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg.

Claim 3

Original Legal Text

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dose is 0.15-2 mg/kg.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg.

Claim 4

Original Legal Text

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dosage is 10 mg/kg.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose of 10 mg/kg.

Claim 5

Original Legal Text

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the patient by MRI for vasogenic edema.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema.

Claim 6

Original Legal Text

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 7

Original Legal Text

7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 8

Original Legal Text

8. The method of claim 3 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 9

Original Legal Text

9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 10

Original Legal Text

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a humanized antibody. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 11

Original Legal Text

11. The method of claim 6 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 12

Original Legal Text

12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 13

Original Legal Text

13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 14

Original Legal Text

14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

The method of treating Alzheimer's disease involves intravenously or subcutaneously administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 15

Original Legal Text

15. A method of reducing the risk, lessening the severity or delaying the outset of a disease characterized by Aβ deposits in the brain of patient comprising administering an effective regime of a humanized antibody to a population of patients susceptible to the disease; wherein the humanized antibody comprises a mature light chain variable region sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 and a mature heavy chain variable region sequence of SEQ ID NO:3, and a human heavy chain constant of IgG1 isotype with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations, wherein positions are numbered by the EU numbering system, thereby reducing the risk, lessening the severity or delaying the outset of the disease in the patients, wherein the regime administered to different patients in the population does not depend on the number of ApoE4 alleles present in a patient.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a humanized antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles.

Claim 16

Original Legal Text

16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the dose is 0.15-1 mg/kg.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a humanized antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg.

Claim 17

Original Legal Text

17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the dose is 0.15-2 mg/kg.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a humanized antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg.

Claim 18

Original Legal Text

18. The method of claim 15 , further comprising monitoring the patient by MRI for vasogenic edema.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a humanized antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema.

Claim 19

Original Legal Text

19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 20

Original Legal Text

20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 21

Original Legal Text

21. The method of claim 17 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 22

Original Legal Text

22. The method of claim 18 , wherein the antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposits in the brain involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab.

Claim 23

Original Legal Text

23. The method of claim 15 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease involves administering a humanized antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has specific light chain (SEQ ID NO:2) and heavy chain (SEQ ID NO:3) variable region sequences and a modified human IgG1 constant region with L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 24

Original Legal Text

24. The method of claim 19 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 25

Original Legal Text

25. The method of claim 20 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 1 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 26

Original Legal Text

26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, using a dose between 0.15 and 2 mg/kg. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 27

Original Legal Text

27. The method of claim 22 , wherein the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

Plain English Translation

A method for reducing the risk, severity, or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease involves administering a bapineuzumab variant antibody to patients susceptible to the disease. This antibody has L234A, L235A, and G237A mutations (EU numbering). The dosage regime is the same for all patients regardless of their number of ApoE4 alleles, and the patient is monitored by MRI for vasogenic edema. The antibody is an L234A, L235A, G237A variant of bapineuzumab, and the disease is Alzheimer's disease.

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October 17, 2008

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May 9, 2017

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